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  1. Corizon

    mlbluvr replied to miteacher's topic in Correctional

    Interesting philosophy, than it in the field of so-called 'corrections', that you all refer to the inmates as 'offenders'. That's a great daily boost to their self esteem, a good way to promote...

  2. Can't believe the difficulty hiring CMs

    mlbluvr replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    What I'd like to know is- if you have several CM positions open, that you can't fill for over six months- what happens to the work that needs done, to the patients thaat need managed? I'm curious- and...

  3. DNS overruled MD?!

    mlbluvr replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Many people, even in health care, and even some doctors, are unaware of the expansive scope of the current 'nursing home'. In fact, often the only real difference between SNFs and hospitals is that...

  4. Extremely Overweight Nurses

    mlbluvr replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not a salesperson for the product, but I can tell you that the Urban Rebounder (don't buy any other brand- the springs pop/break as soon as you jump on them, trust me) is the best invention since...

  5. DNS overruled MD?!

    mlbluvr replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To keep things in perspective, it's required to recognize that sick, old people are a gigantic financial commodity. It's not just nursing homes that are loathe the let go of patients- it's every area...

  6. Felony 9 yrs ago

    mlbluvr replied to lawand1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This is not legal advice- this is information available to the public: Check the federal OIG (hhs.gov is a starting point) site for exclusions, to see if your name is on it, or if your crime prevents...

  7. Are you a VN or an RN?

    mlbluvr replied to mlbluvr's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I've always been the only MDS Coordinator anywhere I've worked. LVN. Usually about a census of 100. Highest was 150, with about 50 of them PPS schedule. Pretty intense. I've always done all the data...

  8. INR results might get me fired

    mlbluvr replied to bevt's topic in Home Health

    This brings up ideas for two fun posts:1). What's the lamest reason you've gotten for being fired? 2). What do you tell prospective employers when you've been fired for the lamest reason, ever?But I...

  9. Another nurse falsifying my initials

    mlbluvr replied to alb402's topic in Patient Medications

    Working nights once, I had to leave in a hurry because my sister had called 911 for my father, who was dying, but he didn't want anything done so I had to get there before the paramedics. Last thing I...

  10. RN and Single Mother--sky high child care costs

    mlbluvr replied to court56543's topic in Nursing Career

    Aside from the outrageous cost, that seems to jump by double digits every year, don't forget to mention the chaos involved if the sitter doesn't show up, or the day 'care' center calls you to come get...

  11. INR results might get me fired

    mlbluvr replied to bevt's topic in Home Health

    They've been just waiting for you to forget to dot an i, or cross a t, so they would have a reason to fire you, simply

  12. Coumadin

    mlbluvr replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ok, then- a clear reason to have the use of 'warfarin' OUTLAWED. Not only is this reply enough to give anyone a migraine headache- just imagine having 10 or 15 patients on 'warfarin', with the...

  13. Should I try and become a Nurse in a Naturopathic Clinic or a Naturopathic Doctor?

    mlbluvr replied to NenaRK's topic in Holistic

    NP medicine is licensed in about 15 states. In the others states it's either unlicensed (meaning anyone can call herself a 'Naturopathic Physician'), or it's illegal- and the AMA is behind that...

  14. Witnessing and reporting resident abuse.

    mlbluvr replied to wjg2882's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you don't report what you witnessed, you're guilty of allowing what you yourself labeled 'abuse', to possibly continue, unchecked. A clear violation of nurse practice act anywhere, as well as laws....

  15. Witnessing and reporting resident abuse.

    mlbluvr replied to wjg2882's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sad to say for you- but as Nascar said, you failed to intervene to stop not only what you yourself called abuse, but what might well be considered an actual asault, in your state. I'm scared, like...

  16. OTC meds in LTC New Nurse

    mlbluvr replied to adowland's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Standing orders (where allowed) can solve some of these pesky issues. It's easy to have a list of them, in each chart, and certain orders can be crossed out- such as Tylenol, if there's an allergy....

  17. How to write a good nurses note?

    mlbluvr replied to Elaine Mickens's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One place I worked had so many 'intact' skin nurses notes on patients that actually had treatment orders, that after stand up the entire IDT went out to do skin checks, every week, on every...

  18. Can't believe the difficulty hiring CMs

    mlbluvr replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    THIS is what I can't believe: A local case management company, that case manages Medicare HMO patients, ran an ad for 'nurse extender case managers'. The only requirement asked that 'some medical...

  19. Michigan OWVI prior to nursing school

    mlbluvr replied to catman88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have an idea for people that are wondering is their BON will give them a license with a record- check the discipilinary action section of your BON web site to get a feel for how they treat your...

  20. Performance Review Gone Wrong!

    mlbluvr replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta love the shoelace story- in my school, people were written UP for not polishing shoelaces- and the second time? Were blocked from going to clinicals. I am 'not'

  21. Michigan OWVI prior to nursing school

    mlbluvr replied to catman88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Unfortunately, not only were you arrested for impairment- but you were also under age. That is an added sentence, in most states. If I were you, I'd seriously look around at the chances of your...

  22. Any nurses in recovery in Austin /San Antonio texas area

    mlbluvr replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Alas- I feel your pain. But barring a catastrophe (such as an attack on USA soil) any nurse with a DUI, drug charge, 'tatoo offense', 'less than one year experience', 'bad hair color', or any other...

  23. Any nurses in recovery in Austin /San Antonio texas area

    mlbluvr replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    12 Step Caduceus AA NA Report and Log Sheets the online AA attendance form, that made its way on the Internet, that show you how unsecure your AA attendance

  24. Any nurses in recovery in Austin /San Antonio texas area

    mlbluvr replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can't tell you his name, only that he is a psychiatrist, who entered a voluntary substance abuse program. I also won't disclose the search engine I used. But I am shocked, nevertheless. For the...

  25. Any nurses in recovery in Austin /San Antonio texas area

    mlbluvr replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sad to say, but out of curiosity I Googled Caduceus, Austin. It showed a profile of a physician, and told the world that not only does he attend Caduceus/AA meetings, it also reported his complaint...